During the Revolutionary War, George Washington and four of his top generals stayed at five houses in Somerset County. These houses have come to be known as the Five Generals Houses.

Click the map above for more details about the Five Generals Houses. Be sure to visit these historically significant homes, as well as the other Somerset County sites that existed during the Revolution!

Looking to explore the Five Generals Houses in a new and exciting way? Try geocaching! History will come alive as you search for hidden geocaches in this outdoor scavenger hunt. Click here to learn more about Five Generals Geocaching!

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has created a field guide, Making History at 250, to help organizations prepare for the upcoming 250th anniversary of American Independence. If you, or your organization, are interested in accessing the field guide, click the link below.

Making History at 250: The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial

AASLH has also created the 250th Anniversary Program Handbook for history organizations. With specific focus on smaller organizations, the handbook presents more than 30 low-cost ideas with practical program suggestions. If you, or your organization, are interested in accessing the field guide, click the link below.

250th Anniversary Program Handbook

RevolutionNJ is encouraging municipalities to join them in commemorating the 250th anniversary of American Independence by becoming an official RevolutionNJ Community. Doing so will help facilitate new partnerships, programs and events for local businesses, residents, schools, non-profits, artists and more as well as draw visitors from outside the community.

For more information about how to become a RevolutionNJ Community, click the link below.

Become a RevoluntionNJ Community!

Somerset County offers two annual history programs which will tie into and help set the stage for the 250th Celebration. Visit the links below for more information about each event.

History on the Green

Journey Through the Past

 

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